Tottenham found out in the most brutal fashion on Friday just how quickly things can change in the January transfer window as their deal for Porto winger Luis Diaz was 'hijacked' by Liverpool.
Fabio Paratici was locked in talks for the Colombian and had offered £37.5 million for his services.
But Liverpool, who were plotting a summer move for Diaz, accelerated their plans as a result of the interest from Spurs and have now taken the lead in the race. The player himself is understood to prefers a move to Merseyside.
According to Sky Sports News, the Reds have deployed a team to Argentina to finalise personal terms and carry out a medical before Monday's deadline.
It is a move that will sting significantly in north London, with Antonio Conte known to be eager to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the season run-in.
However, it is a deal that could bring with it a fresh opportunity.
While Spurs have reportedly turned their attentions to Dejan Kulusevski, the arrival of Luis Diaz at Anfield is set to signal the departure of an attacking talent.
The Athletic report that both Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino could leave the club ahead of deadline day, with the former in particular potentially posing an interesting proposition for Spurs.
While not the most eyecatching of signings, Origi would bring with him a decent record in front of goal, regularly popping up as the hero for Liverpool in recent seasons despite rarely starting games.
He is a player Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of as well, describing him as a 'legend' after he came off the bench to score a late winner against Wolves this season.
"Divock Origi, the legend, finished it off and it’s a great story," he said.
"I told him when he came on it was his game. This kind of goal we see plenty of times, in training. He’s an incredible striker, for different reasons he did not play that often but I hope one day he finds a manager that plays him more than I do.
"He’s one of the best finishers I’ve ever seen in my life. In this great team, with our [front] three, he doesn’t play all the time but he is a very positive boy, loves the club, wants to contribute and he did in an incredible way."
Tottenham have previously pondered a move for the Belgian striker, including five years ago when his future at Anfield already looked in doubt.
Of course, two years later, he would score Liverpool's second goal against Spurs in the Champions League final.
But the player could still prove a cut-price and effective short-term solution to Conte's current problems.
